WIP: Ultimate Doom 2012

[Gez]

So it shouldn't be long til' Skulltag gains the 1681 settings?

No idea. Torr said 98b would only be a bugfix edition. Catching up with ZDoom features might resume for 98c if 98b seems stable enough after release.

[2005 FY9]

So it shouldn't be long til' Skulltag gains the 1681 settings?

No idea. Torr said 98b would only be a bugfix edition. Catching up with ZDoom features might resume for 98c if 98b seems stable enough after release.

As long as its before the end of next year, I'll be okay.

Does anybody know about better version of the uh, doom sprites?

[2005 FY9]

Okay, I need to bump this, I have edited my first post. I would like some input from others:

1) Is my Hangar map good as is or does it still need a lot of work?

2) Should I use Free Doom textures instead since they are higher res?

3) Is it possible to have Ultimate Doom level transmissions in Doom 2?

4) How can I program in starting armor bonus for higher difficulties?

5) Should I give all sectors custom light and fog effects, or just a few?

Thank you for the help and compliments (in advance if I get any).

[Gez]

3) Is it possible to have Ultimate Doom level transmissions in Doom 2?

Yes. You'll have to write your own [wiki]intermission script[/wiki] though. Feel free to peek in zdoom.pk3 for the Doom and Heretic examples.

4) How can I program in starting armor bonus for higher difficulties?

I don't see any easy way just with skill definition in MAPINFO.

However, you could fake it by putting in each map, at each player start, a special item like this:

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Actor ArmorSkillPlaceHolder 1337
{
    States
    {
    Spawn:
         TNT1 A 1
         Stop
    }
}

Then in your skill definition, you can use ReplaceItem "ArmorSkillPlaceHolder", "SomeArmor". This way, the player gets SomeArmor at the relevant skill, but nothing happens in other skills. (You can even use voodoo dolls in a hidden sector to make sure the players can't pick up said armor afterwards and can't pick up the other players' armors. See Plutonia2 MAP32 for an example of such a map setup.)

[2005 FY9]

3) Is it possible to have Ultimate Doom level transmissions in Doom 2?

Yes. You'll have to write your own [wiki]intermission script[/wiki] though. Feel free to peek in zdoom.pk3 for the Doom and Heretic examples.

4) How can I program in starting armor bonus for higher difficulties?

I don't see any easy way just with skill definition in MAPINFO.

However, you could fake it by putting in each map, at each player start, a special item like this:

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Actor ArmorSkillPlaceHolder 1337
{
    States
    {
    Spawn:
         TNT1 A 1
         Stop
    }
}

Then in your skill definition, you can use ReplaceItem "ArmorSkillPlaceHolder", "SomeArmor". This way, the player gets SomeArmor at the relevant skill, but nothing happens in other skills. (You can even use voodoo dolls in a hidden sector to make sure the players can't pick up said armor afterwards and can't pick up the other players' armors. See Plutonia2 MAP32 for an example of such a map setup.)

Wow, that sounds kool, I'll try that =)

I would like to copy the end games as well (e2 and the bunny), that is possible too right? After looking at all of that, I can't figure out how to set up the intermission screen like it was in D1. I don't think the mapinfo script in zdoom does that either.

[Gez]

Intermission scripts are not directly in MAPINFO. They're separate lumps. They're the files in_epi1/2/3.txt for Doom and in_htc1/2/3 for Heretic.

A simple one: Heretic episode 1:

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NoAutostartMap
Background mape1
Splat in_x
Pointer in_yah

Spots
{
	E1M1 172 78
	E1M2 86 90
	E1M3 73 66
	E1M4 159 95
	E1M5 148 126
	E1M6 132 54
	E1M7 131 74
	E1M8 208 138
	E1M9 52 101
}

It's just a list of where to put the level splats on the background, and which graphics to use.

A more complicated example: Doom episode 2:

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Background wimap1
Splat wisplat
Pointer wiurh0 wiurh1

// IfEntering and IfLeaving are mutually exclusive so these have to be defined twice! 

IfLeaving E2M1 Pic 128 136 WIA10000
IfLeaving E2M2 Pic 128 136 WIA10100
IfLeaving E2M3 Pic 128 136 WIA10200
IfLeaving E2M4 Pic 128 136 WIA10300
IfLeaving E2M5 Pic 128 136 WIA10400
IfLeaving E2M6 Pic 128 136 WIA10500
IfLeaving E2M7 Pic 128 136 WIA10600
IfLeaving E2M9 Pic 128 136 WIA10400

IfEntering E2M2 Pic 128 136 WIA10000
IfEntering E2M3 Pic 128 136 WIA10100
IfEntering E2M4 Pic 128 136 WIA10200
IfEntering E2M5 Pic 128 136 WIA10300
IfEntering E2M6 Pic 128 136 WIA10400
IfEntering E2M7 Pic 128 136 WIA10500
IfEntering E2M8 Pic 128 136 WIA10600
IfEntering E2M9 Pic 128 136 WIA10400

IfVisited E2M9 Pic 192 144 WIA10702

IfEntering E2M9 Animation 192 144 11 ONCE
{
	WIA10700
	WIA10701
	WIA10702
}

      
Spots
{
	E2M1 254 25
	E2M2 97 50
	E2M3 188 64
	E2M4 128 78
	E2M5 214 92
	E2M6 133 130
	E2M7 208 136
	E2M8 148 140
	E2M9 235 158
}

Same as before, but you also have an animation and you have the "demons progressively building the Tower of Babel" effect.

[2005 FY9]

Intermission scripts are not directly in MAPINFO. They're separate lumps. They're the files in_epi1/2/3.txt for Doom and in_htc1/2/3 for Heretic.

A simple one: Heretic episode 1:

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NoAutostartMap
Background mape1
Splat in_x
Pointer in_yah

Spots
{
	E1M1 172 78
	E1M2 86 90
	E1M3 73 66
	E1M4 159 95
	E1M5 148 126
	E1M6 132 54
	E1M7 131 74
	E1M8 208 138
	E1M9 52 101
}

It's just a list of where to put the level splats on the background, and which graphics to use.

A more complicated example: Doom episode 2:

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Background wimap1
Splat wisplat
Pointer wiurh0 wiurh1

// IfEntering and IfLeaving are mutually exclusive so these have to be defined twice! 

IfLeaving E2M1 Pic 128 136 WIA10000
IfLeaving E2M2 Pic 128 136 WIA10100
IfLeaving E2M3 Pic 128 136 WIA10200
IfLeaving E2M4 Pic 128 136 WIA10300
IfLeaving E2M5 Pic 128 136 WIA10400
IfLeaving E2M6 Pic 128 136 WIA10500
IfLeaving E2M7 Pic 128 136 WIA10600
IfLeaving E2M9 Pic 128 136 WIA10400

IfEntering E2M2 Pic 128 136 WIA10000
IfEntering E2M3 Pic 128 136 WIA10100
IfEntering E2M4 Pic 128 136 WIA10200
IfEntering E2M5 Pic 128 136 WIA10300
IfEntering E2M6 Pic 128 136 WIA10400
IfEntering E2M7 Pic 128 136 WIA10500
IfEntering E2M8 Pic 128 136 WIA10600
IfEntering E2M9 Pic 128 136 WIA10400

IfVisited E2M9 Pic 192 144 WIA10702

IfEntering E2M9 Animation 192 144 11 ONCE
{
	WIA10700
	WIA10701
	WIA10702
}

      
Spots
{
	E2M1 254 25
	E2M2 97 50
	E2M3 188 64
	E2M4 128 78
	E2M5 214 92
	E2M6 133 130
	E2M7 208 136
	E2M8 148 140
	E2M9 235 158
}

Same as before, but you also have an animation and you have the "demons progressively building the Tower of Babel" effect.

Thanks for the help.

Where do I write the intermission script, just the .txt file you mentioned above? I'll try that.

I think I'll need all 3 eps posted for me since they all have complex features in them. Also is this right to add to the map info?

exitpic = "$WIMAP0"
enterpic = "$WIMAP0"
?

Thanks again. I think I'm going to work on texture and weapon replacements now. Which reminds me, I should ask Eriance if he'd be willing to make a double pistol for his DE pistol.

[Gez]

Thanks for the help.

Where do I write the intermission script, just the .txt file you mentioned above? I'll try that.

Make a text lump per intermission map in your mod, name them however you want. Let's say script1.txt for the first. Could be something else. Doesn't matter.

In the MAPINFO definition for the maps, use this syntax:

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Map MAP01 "Blabla"
{
    otherproperties = blah, blah, blah
    enterpic = "$SCRIPT1"
    exitpic = "$SCRIPT1"
}

Let's say one of the map (lump name: PORTAL) is a portal between two planets. You have earthmap.txt for the intermission script for Earth, and marsmap.txt for the intermission script for Mars. This map is the last map in the "Earth" episode and the first in the "Mars" episode. You'd have something like that:

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Map PORTAL "Planetary Gateway"
{
    otherproperties = blah, blah, blah
    enterpic = "$earthmap"
    exitpic = "$marsmap"
}

When the player arrives at this map from the previous, the intermission script used is that from Earth; and when he goes to the next map the intermission script displayed is that from Mars.

Another example of MAPINFO trickery:

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map E1M8 lookup "HUSTR_E1M8"
{
	levelnum = 8
	titlepatch = "WILV07"
	next = "E2M1"
	secretnext = "E1M9"
	sky1 = "SKY1"
	cluster = 1
	par = 30
	nosoundclipping
	baronspecial
	specialaction_lowerfloor
	music = "$MUSIC_E1M8"
	enterpic = "$IN_EPI1"
	exitpic = "$IN_EPI1"
}

map E2M1 lookup "HUSTR_E2M1"
{
	levelnum = 11
	titlepatch = "WILV10"
	next = "E2M2"
	secretnext = "E2M9"
	sky1 = "SKY2"
	cluster = 2
	par = 90
	music = "$MUSIC_E2M1"
	enterpic = "$IN_EPI2"
	exitpic = "$IN_EPI2"
}

Load that alongside Doom.wad, beat up the big badasses, and surprise, instead of game over you are sent to Deimos Anomaly (with your full inventory, but with less than 10 hit points, have fun!). See how the intermission between both these levels change from Phobos ("Completed") to Deimos ("Entering")?

[2005 FY9]

Seeing as that is a bit too advanced for me right now, I'm going to focus my efforts elsewhere for now.

I just got a good idea for starting items by difficulty settings. I use the replace actor on the player. However, the replacement won't work on the player (though the changes on the regular did work) for some reason. Is there something special I need to do? Do they have to have the exact umm, name?

[Gez]

You can't use replacement for player classes.

[2005 FY9]

You can't use replacement for player classes.

Then make that my new feature request!

And I figure there would be no way to force class choice based on difficulty either? What about switching the class menu with the skill menu (class menu coming last)? That way I can use the confirm text to tell players what class player to choose.

As an unrelated question, how would I set a monster to be placed only on skill setting 5?

Gez, can you try my map out? Is it adequate? How much improvement does it need, or is it hopeless?

[Gez]

Then make that my new feature request!

Don't bother, that's not going to get in.

And I figure there would be no way to force class choice based on difficulty either? What about switching the class menu with the skill menu (class menu coming last)? That way I can use the confirm text to tell players what class player to choose.

Use a single skill. That way the skill menu is skipped entirely. Name your classes "easy", "hard", etc.

As an unrelated question, how would I set a monster to be placed only on skill setting 5?

*
Your map needs to be in UDMF. Then you can filter things by class and/or skill exactly how you want them to be.

Gez, can you try my map out? Is it adequate? How much improvement does it need, or is it hopeless?

Sorry, don't have the time for playing right now, including playtesting.

[2005 FY9]

I am having problems with MapInfo, AGAIN!

---

defaultmap
clearepisodes

episode MAP01
{
name = "Knee-Deep in the Dead"
key = "k"
}

episode MAP09
{
name = "The Shores of Hell"
key = "s"
}

episode MAP17
{
name = "Inferno!"
key = "i"
}

episode MAP25
{
name = "Thy Flesh Consumed"
key = "t"
}

//==================================================================================================================

map MAP01 "Hangar"
{
levelnum = 1
sky1 = "ESKY1"
music = "D_E1M1"
next = "MAP02"
secretnext = "MAP37"
cluster = 1
par = 45
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP02 "Nuclear Plant"
{
levelnum = 2
sky1 = "ESKY1"
music = "D_E1M2"
next = "MAP03"
cluster = 1
par = 120
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP03 "Toxin Refinery"
{
levelnum = 3
sky1 = "ESKY1"
music = "D_E1M3"
next = "MAP04"
secretnext = "MAP33"
cluster = 1
par = 180
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP04 "Command Control"
{
levelnum = 4
sky1 = "ESKY1"
music = "D_E1M4"
next = "MAP05"
cluster = 1
par = 150
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP05 "Phobos Lab"
{
levelnum = 5
sky1 = "ESKY1"
music = "D_E1M5"
next = "MAP06"
cluster = 1
par = 200
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP06 "Central Processing"
{
levelnum = 6
sky1 = "ESKY1"
music = "D_E1M6"
next = "MAP07"
cluster = 1
par = 240
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP07 "Computer Station"
{
levelnum = 7
sky1 = "NSKY1"
music = "D_E1M7"
next = "MAP08"
cluster = 1
par = 255
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP08 "Phobos Anomaly"
{
levelnum = 8
sky1 = "NSKY1"
music = "D_E1M8"
next = "EndGame1"
baronspecial
specialaction_lowerfloor
cluster = 1
par = 90
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP33 "Military Base"
{
levelnum = 33
sky1 = "ESKY1"
music = "D_E1M9"
next = "MAP04"
cluster = 1
par = 305
enterpic = "$in_epi1"
exitpic = "$in_epi1"
}

map MAP09 "Deimos Anomaly"
{
levelnum = 9
Sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E2M1"
next = "MAP10"
cluster = 2
par = 100
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP10 "Containment Area"
{
levelnum = 10
sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E2M2"
next = "MAP11"
cluster = 2
par = 240
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP11 "Toxic Refinery"
{
levelnum = 11
sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E1M6"
next = "MAP12"
secretnext = "MAP38"
cluster = 2
par = 270
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP12 "Deimos Lab"
{
levelnum = 12
sky1 = "ESKY2
music = "D_E2M4"
next = "MAP13"
secretnext = E2M9
cluster = 2
par = 340
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP13 "Command Center"
{
levelnum = 13
sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E2M5"
next = "MAP14"
secretnext = "E2M9"
cluster = 2
par = 260
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP14 "Halls of the Damned"
{
levelnum = 14
Sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E2M6"
next = "MAP15"
cluster = 2
par = 370
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP15 "Spawning Vats"
{
levelnum = 15
sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E2M7"
next = "MAP16"
cluster = 2
par = 320
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP16 "Tower of Babel"
{
levelnum = 16
sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E2M8"
nosoundclipping
cyberdemonspecial
specialaction_exitlevel
next = "EndGame2"
cluster = 2
par = 60
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP34 "Fortress of Mystery"
{
levelnum = 34
sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E2M9"
next = "MAP14"
cluster = 2
par = 170
enterpic = "$in_epi2"
exitpic = "$in_epi2"
}

map MAP17 "Hell Keep"
{
levelnum = 17
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E3M1"
next = "MAP18"
cluster = 3
par = 105
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP18 "Slough of Despair"
{
levelnum = 18
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E3M2"
next = "MAP19"
cluster = 3
par = 190
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP19 "Pandemonium"
{
levelnum = 19
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E3M3"
next = "MAP20"
cluster = 3
par = 215
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP20 "House of Pain"
{
levelnum = 20
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E3M4"
next = "MAP21"
secretnext = "MAP39"
cluster = 3
par = 350
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP21 "Unholy Cathedral"
{
levelnum = 21
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E3M5"
next = "E3M6"
cluster = 3
par = 400
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP22 "Mt. Erebus"
{
levelnum = 22
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "MIDI36"
next = "MAP23"
secretnext = "E3M9"
cluster = 3
par = 85
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP23 "Gateway to Limbo"
{
levelnum = 23
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E3M7"
next = "MAP24"
cluster = 3
par = 310
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP24 "Dis"
{
levelnum = 24
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E3M8"
spidermastermindspecial
specialaction_exitlevel
next = "endbunny"
cluster 3
par = 10
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP35 "Warrens"
{
levelnum = 35
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E2M1"
next = "MAP23"
cluster = 3
par = 110
enterpic = "$in_epi3"
exitpic = "$in_epi3"
}

map MAP25 "Hell Beneath"
{
levelnum = 25
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E3M4"
next = "MAP26"
cluster = 4
par = 140
}

map MAP26 "Perfect Hatred"
{
levelnum = 26
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E3M2"
next = "MAP27"
secretnext = "E4M9"
cluster = 4
par = 180
}

map MAP27 "Sever the Wicked"
{
levelnum = 27
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E3M3"
next = "MAP28"
cluster = 4
par = 380
}

map MAP28 "Unruly Evil"
{
levelnum = 28
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E1M5"
next = "MAP29"
secretnext = MAP40
cluster = 4
par = 190
}

map MAP29 "They Will Repent"
{
levelnum = 29
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E3M7"
next = "MAP30"
cluster = 4
par = 340
}

map MAP30 "Against Thee Wickedly"
{
levelnum = 30
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E2M4"
next = "MAP31"
cluster = 4
par = 460
}

map MAP31 "And Hell Followed"
{
levelnum = 31
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E2M6"
next = "MAP32"
cluster = 4
par = 420
}

map MAP32 "Unto the Cruel"
{
levelnum = 32
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E3M5"
spidermastermindspecial
specialaction_lowerfloor
next = "EndGame4"
cluster = 4
par = 370
}

map MAP36 "Fear"
{
levelnum = 36
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E1M9"
next = "MAP27"
cluster = 4
par = 305
}

map MAP37 "A.T.M Processor"
{
levelnum = 37
sky1 = "ESKY1"
music = "D_E2M2"
next = "MAP02"
cluster = 5
par = 330
}

map MAP38 "The Sewers"
{
levelnum = 38
sky1 = "ESKY2"
music = "D_E1M4"
next = "MAP12"
cluster = 5
par = 230
}

map MAP39 "Inferno Lab"
{
levelnum = 39
sky1 = "ESKY3"
music = "D_E1M3"
Next = "MAP21"
cluster = 5
par 500
}

map MAP40 "Thy Flesh Consumed"
{
levelnum = 40
sky1 = "ESKY4"
music = "D_E1M2"
next = "MAP29"
cluster = 5
par = 599
}

//==================================================================================================================

clearskills

skill Baby
{
AmmoFactor = 2
SpawnFilter = Baby
DamageFactor = 0.5
monsterhealth = 0.7
EasyBossBrain
mustconfirm = "Are you sure? This skill level is for babies"
name = "Baby"
Key = "b"
ReplaceActor = "Cyberdemon", "EasyCyberdemon"
ReplaceActor = "Revenant", "SoulHarvester"
ReplaceActor = "HealthBonus", "HealthBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorBonus", "ArmorBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorSkillPlaceHolder", "YellowArmor"

}

skill Easy
{
AmmoFactor = 1
DamageFactor = 1.0
SpawnFilter = Easy
DisableCheats
name = "Easy"
Key = "e"

}

skill Normal
{
AmmoFactor = 1
DamageFactor = 1.1
SpawnFilter = Normal
DisableCheats
name = "Medium"
Key = "m"

}

skill Hard
{
AmmoFactor = 1
DamageFactor = 1.2
SpawnFilter = Hard
DisableCheats
name = "Hard"
Key = "h"

}

skill Severe
{
AmmoFactor = 1
DamageFactor = 1.3
SpawnFilter = Nightmare
FastMonsters
DisableCheats
mustconfirm = "Are you sure? This skill level is for elite players"
name = "Severe"
Key = "v"
ReplaceActor = "HealthBonus", "HealthBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorBonus", "ArmorBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorSkillPlaceHolder", "YellowArmor"

}

skill Burden
{
AmmoFactor = 1.5
DamageFactor = 1.4
SpawnFilter = Nightmare
RespawnTime = 5
DisableCheats
mustconfirm = "Are you sure? This skill level is for elite players"
name = "Burden"
Key = "d"
ReplaceActor = "HealthBonus", "HealthBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorBonus", "ArmorBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorSkillPlaceHolder", "YellowArmor"

}

skill Ultimate
{
AmmoFactor = 1.5
DamageFactor = 1.5
SpawnFilter = Nightmare
monsterhealth = 1.2
DisableCheats
mustconfirm = "Are you sure? This skill level is for elite players"
name = "Ultimate"
Key = "u"
ReplaceActor = "SpiderMastermind", "Demolisher"
ReplaceActor = "BaronOfHell", "NightmareBaron"
ReplaceActor = "Cacodemon", "NCacodemon"
ReplaceActor = "ShotgunGuy", "RifleGuy"
ReplaceActor = "DoomImp", "NightImp"
ReplaceActor = "Vulgar", "NightVulgar"
ReplaceActor = "Abbadon", "Nabaddon"
ReplaceActor = "Demon", "NDemon"
ReplaceActor = "ZombieMan", "ZombieGuy"
ReplaceActor = "Spectre", "NSpectre"
ReplaceActor = "LostSoul", "StealthSoul"
ReplaceActor = "BloodDemonClone", "CyberFiend"
ReplaceActor = "BloodFiend", "CyberFiend"
ReplaceActor = "ChaingunGuy", "DoubleChaingunner"
ReplaceActor = "ZombieMarine", "XimRocketGuy"
ReplaceActor = "SnakeImp", "RedSnakeImp"
ReplaceActor = "HealthBonus", "HealthBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorBonus", "ArmorBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorSkillPlaceHolder", "YellowArmor"


}

skill Nightmare
{
AmmoFactor = 2
DamageFactor = 2
FastMonsters
RespawnTime = 8
SpawnFilter = Nightmare
monsterhealth = 1.2
autousehealth
mustconfirm = "Are you sure? This skill level isn't even remotely fair"
name = "Nightmare"
Key = "n"
ReplaceActor = "SpiderMastermind", "Demolisher"
ReplaceActor = "BaronOfHell", "NightmareBaron"
ReplaceActor = "Cacodemon", "NCacodemon"
ReplaceActor = "ShotgunGuy", "RifleGuy"
ReplaceActor = "DoomImp", "NightImp"
ReplaceActor = "Vulgar", "NightVulgar"
ReplaceActor = "Abbadon", "Nabaddon"
ReplaceActor = "Demon", "NDemon"
ReplaceActor = "ZombieMan", "ZombieGuy"
ReplaceActor = "Spectre", "NSpectre"
ReplaceActor = "LostSoul", "StealthSoul"
ReplaceActor = "BloodDemonClone", "CyberFiend"
ReplaceActor = "BloodFiend", "CyberFiend"
ReplaceActor = "ChaingunGuy", "DoubleChaingunner"
ReplaceActor = "ZombieMarine", "XimRocketGuy"
ReplaceActor = "SnakeImp", "RedSnakeImp"
ReplaceActor = "HealthBonus", "HealthBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorBonus", "ArmorBonus2"
ReplaceActor = "ArmorSkillPlaceHolder", "YellowArmor"

}

//======================================================================== Clusters (correspond with same-numbered episode)

cluster 1
{
flat = "FLOOR4_8"
music = "$MUSIC_VICTOR"
exittext = lookup, "E1TEXT"
}

cluster 2
{
flat = "SFLR6_1"
music = "$MUSIC_VICTOR"
exittext = lookup, "E2TEXT"
}

cluster 3
{
flat = "MFLR8_4"
music = "$MUSIC_VICTOR"
exittext = lookup, "E3TEXT"
}

cluster 4
{
flat = "MFLR8_3"
music = "$MUSIC_VICTOR"
exittext = lookup, "E4TEXT"
}

cluster 5
{
flat = "NUKAGE1"
music = "$MUSIC_VICTOR"
exittext = lookup, "E4TEXT"
}

[poop87]

Alright, My work has a new status. I have decided to rebuild everything under a new format (Doom in Hexen). In doing so, I have nearly finished map 1 of this future megawad (still not finished, for example the teleport does not work yet). By the end of the month I should have at least three maps finished. The remake of the first map, although almost identical, is much better than my original. There is some unfortunate news; I won't be able to complete e1 til' early next year, rather than by the end of this year. However, despite this, I should be able to finish the whole project by the end of next year; and two or three new sets by the end of 2012.

Here are the new features that my megawad has to offer: (green = already done or will do) (orange = might do)

1) The Freedoom midi format which improves the way the music sounds, (though some don't sound good with it). Sounds are taken from PSX Doom.

2) The new format enables colored lighting and fog, in addition to slopes and bridges in the future.

3) The addition to new monsters (already have done and will do in the future) introduce something new to the game.

4) Brand new difficulty settings, utilizing new features such as actor replacements.

5) Add new weapon graphics taken from Demon Eclipse and Redoom. Sprite improvements in addition to that. Prepare new weapons.

6) Use high res graphics taken mostly from Free Doom. I tested this, it greatly improves visual quality, but it may not be worth it.



download alpha here: (I know RS takes things down, but this does not need to be on here for more than a week anyway)
http://rapidshare.com/files/315603469/u ... 2.zip.html

Below are my old obsolete posts:

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* please scroll below to see status updates

I came up with ideas about this before, but this is the first time I (nearly) completed a map (in one day). I just play tested it many countless times til' it seemed to not have any major mistakes. This map is a replacement for the Hangar map of E1M1, but this looks much more like a real Hangar than do most other level replacements.

One thing that I probably should fix is the monster placement, in order to prevent it from being a bit too boring, the way it is now. I should improve detail and texturing in some areas, though its hard to know where or how. Also, I havn't added all the player starting points.

Much is still to be done.

I am planning on making 40 maps (8 secret ones) total. In addition to that, I'm planning on adding new enemies. As of right now I completed one stage and have not added any new monsters, sprites, or textures yet.


Here are a few screens:



http://img213.imageshack.us/i/screen1e.png/

Oh, why 2012? I am planning to finish this megawad and probably a couple sequels or two, by the year 2012. I nearly finished the first map in one day. At this rate I could complete 40 maps by next summer, and the first episode by the end of this year (optimistic).


to download and try E1M1 version 0.5:

http://rapidshare.com/files/306663406/u ... 2.zip.html


I have improved on it since the uploading of this preview map.

----------------UPDATE!!!-----------------

I have just finished 3 maps and got started on e1m9. Since this website thinks my file is too big, I'll use rapidshare again. The link below will give you my current progress. You'll need zdoom's most recent development version in order for this to work properly. Skulltag may also play this, but you'll miss out on some features. Here is the download:

http://rapidshare.com/files/314448099/u ... 2.zip.html

I am thinking of remapping at much better quality under Hexen format. Would that be a good idea, or are these maps adequate enough? Also, any ideas for new textures (classical looking)? I added some of RBrecolored, so I guess I'll add more of those maybe.

Screenshots:

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/7716/screen3.png

- this shows the effectiveness of fog effects in my maps

Dammit the link's dead!

[wildweasel]

Dammit the link's dead!

Then post about it in This Thread That's Pinned To The Top Of The Damn Forum instead of bumping a THREE YEAR OLD THREAD to tell us what we already know!